Discover the latest statistics on women enrollment in colleges across Missouri. Currently, there are 198,726 women enrolled out of a total of 345,045 students, resulting in a women enrollment ratio of 66.88%. This data highlights the representation of women in higher education for Missouri.
The college with the highest women enrollment percentage is Maryville University of Saint Louis, boasting a remarkable 72.20% women enrollment ratio.
Following closely, Rockhurst University ranks second with a women enrollment ratio of 66.17%, while Lindenwood University holds the third spot at 64.33%. These institutions set the benchmark for women's representation in higher education.
Our analysis includes colleges with at least 1,000 total enrollments and excludes women's colleges to provide a balanced overview. For a comprehensive list of women's colleges, visit women's colleges.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $30,004 and graduate tuition & fees is $13,210 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Women Enrollment Missouri Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 72.18%, and the average SAT score is 1,185, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Total Population | Undergraduate | Graduate | Men | Women | Online Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 15 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MOPrivate, 4-year | 9,261 622 | 5,692 (61.46%) | 3,569 (38.54%) | 2,575 (27.80%) | 6,686 (72.20%) | 5,673 (61.26%) |
| 2 7 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MOPrivate, 4-year | 3,577 81 | 2,303 (64.38%) | 1,274 (35.62%) | 1,210 (33.83%) | 2,367 (66.17%) | 775 (21.67%) |
| 3 11 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MOPrivate, 4-year | 6,826 462 | 4,663 (68.31%) | 2,163 (31.69%) | 2,435 (35.67%) | 4,391 (64.33%) | 3,177 (46.54%) |
| 4 3 | Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MOPrivate, 4-year | 2,199 44 | 1,710 (77.76%) | 489 (22.24%) | 866 (39.38%) | 1,333 (60.62%) | 402 (18.28%) |
| 5 - | William Woods University Fulton, MOPrivate, 4-year | 2,046 317 | 1,342 (65.59%) | 704 (34.41%) | 827 (40.42%) | 1,219 (59.58%) | 1,104 (53.96%) |
| 6 6 | Columbia College Columbia, MOPrivate, 4-year | 5,689 357 | 5,207 (91.53%) | 482 (8.47%) | 2,320 (40.78%) | 3,369 (59.22%) | 4,019 (70.65%) |
| 7 4 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MOPrivate, 4-year | 5,699 58 | 4,958 (87.00%) | 741 (13.00%) | 2,324 (40.78%) | 3,375 (59.22%) | 951 (16.69%) |
| 8 2 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MOPrivate, 4-year | 3,802 201 | 3,465 (91.14%) | 337 (8.86%) | 1,646 (43.29%) | 2,156 (56.71%) | 2,178 (57.29%) |
| 9 9 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MOPrivate, 4-year | 17,059 143 | 10,413 (61.04%) | 6,646 (38.96%) | 7,587 (44.48%) | 9,472 (55.52%) | 1,143 (6.70%) |
| 10 6 | Drury University Springfield, MOPrivate, 4-year | 1,615 19 | 1,391 (86.13%) | 224 (13.87%) | 738 (45.70%) | 877 (54.30%) | 104 (6.44%) |
| Average | 5,777 | 4,114 (71.22%) | 1,663 (28.78%) | 2,253 (38.99%) | 3,525 (61.01%) | 1,953 (33.80%) |